Health Bulletin 11/July/2022
Overview
Here are the Top Health stories for the day:
Holding that simply the death of a patient is not a conclusive proof of medical negligence, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) bench recently exonerated Rajasthan Hospital and its Anesthetist from charges of negligence after around 25 years.
Although the Complainant had claimed that the patient, who had been operated for intestinal obstruction, had suffered cardiac arrest because of the overdose of anesthesia by Dr Gauri Punjabi, the top consumer court clarified, "Simply because the patient died after a surgery is not a conclusive proof of alleged negligence."
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Income Tax Department has conducted searches on pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors in Haryana and Delhi-NCR and claimed to have seized cash of Rs 4.2 crore and jewellery or bullion worth Rs 4 crore, an official statement said on Friday.
The search and seizure operations, conducted on June 29, 2022, on a group engaged in the business of manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical medicines and real estate development, covered 25 premises in Delhi-NCR and Haryana.
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IT Raids At Pharma Co's Premises In Delhi-Haryana, Rs 25 Crore Of Hawala Cash Receipts Recovered
In an effort to keep up with changing needs, times, and technology in the field of new drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has introduced a draft New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022.
The public and stakeholders are invited to provide suggestions, comments, and objections with regard to the said Draft Bill.
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Govt Introduces Draft Of New Drugs, Medical Devices And Cosmetics Bill, 2022, Invites Comments
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